To do this, the attackers used a homemade explosive device consisting of 5 liters of liquid, probably fuel, and an ignition system with 650 g of explosive.
French law enforcement officers intervened in time and prevented the tragedy.
The media writes that the suspect was recruited through the Snapchat application, and was promised €600 for carrying out the attack.
During his arrest, he was preparing to set fire to the device, and his accomplice fled. The detainee stated that he was a minor and a citizen of Senegal – investigators are checking the data.
The investigation is being conducted by the anti-terrorism prosecutor's office, the Paris judicial police and the French internal security service (DGSI).
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez noted that the war in the Middle East may have been a motive for the attack and praised police for their quick response.
